sazerye 's review for:

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

3.0

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I wish I was smart enough to fully appreciate all the details and work that Ward put into Let Us Descend. Her prose feels natural but also unlike what I am usually reading. I do feel like there is something to be gained from multiple reads in how she describes the elements and spirits of the world. I found Annis to be an endearing protagonist but given the setting I didn't find myself rooting for her to find some happy ending. I was hoping she would find something that helped her endure and persevere and the ambiguity of the spiritual influences was one of the most interesting parts of the novel for me. Would recommend to friends but not universally.